Question 1

Is 62353 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 62353 in Mount Sterling has a crime score of 70/100 — a high score indicating that reported crime rates are below the city average, meaning this area has relatively fewer incidents per 1,000 residents than most comparable neighborhoods. Violent and property crime rates are well below the regional baseline. This score places 62353 among the safer ZIP codes in the Mount Sterling metro area.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 62353?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 62353 has a school score of 52/100, based on NCES EdFacts proficiency data. Schools in and near 62353 perform below state averages on math and reading assessments — proficiency rates trail both the Mount Sterling district median and the national baseline. For families prioritizing school quality, comparing individual school ratings in the Full School Report and reviewing each school's state report card before making location decisions is strongly recommended. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts data.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 62353?

Accepted Answer

The typical home value in 62353 is approximately $159K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. ZHVI reflects the 35th–65th percentile price range, not a simple median. This places 62353 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 62353 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 62353 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 62353 has an overall NeighborScore of 60/100, placing it in the moderate range for Mount Sterling. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 60/100, 62353 scores similarly to the middle tier of Mount Sterling neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Brown County High School	09–12	224	35%	45%
Brown County Elementary School	PK–04	270	32%	32%
Brown County Middle School	05–08	179	12%	25%

— ZIP 62353

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